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Refractive index of a solid is observed to have the same value along all directions . Comment on the nature of this solids . Would it show cleavage property ?

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As the solid has same value of refractive index along all directions, this means that it is isotropic and hence amorphous. Being an amorphous solid, it would not show a clean cleavage when cut with a knife. Instead, it would break into pieces with irregular surfaces.
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